muggy

adjective

mug·​gy ˈmə-gē How to pronounce muggy (audio)
muggier; muggiest
: being warm, damp, and close
mugginess noun

Examples of muggy in a Sentence

a muggy day in August It's very muggy out today.
Recent Examples on the Web On one especially hot and muggy day, we were taken aback when — in a matter of minutes — the broiling sun gave way to rain and then a brief but intense hailstorm. George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 It is crafted with 100 percent viscose that has a smooth and silk-like feel, which works well to keep you cool and comfortable on the muggiest of days. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for muggy 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'muggy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

English dialect mug drizzle

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muggy was in 1728

Dictionary Entries Near muggy

Cite this Entry

“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muggy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

muggy

adjective
mug·​gy ˈməg-ē How to pronounce muggy (audio)
muggier; muggiest
: being warm and humid
a muggy day in August
mugginess noun

More from Merriam-Webster on muggy

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!